How Chopping Vegetables Helps Fight Food Insecurity One Meal at a Time
World Food Day is celebrated annually on Oct. 16. Nearly 3 out of 10 people globally experience food insecurity (i.e., not having enough food or adequate food to meet your needs), according to the World Bank Group. The day was commissioned by the United Nations…
Coming Out: My Journey Towards My Own Acceptance
October is LGBTQ+ History Month and Oct. 10 is National Coming Out Day. This day honors people’s authentic selves as sharing who we are is not always safe or easy. As Allies, we need to acknowledge the impact of the support that we can offer…
Celebrating the Joyous Festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
Mahak Singhal, a Motion Graphic Designer based in India at Blue Yonder, shares her celebrations and experiences about Ganesh Chaturthi, one of her most-awaited festivals of the year. Each year Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayak Chaturthi occurs on the fourth day of the Hindu…
A Pause to the Rush of Life – Part 2
September is Self-Care Awareness Month in the U.S., reminding us to time to remind us that taking care of ourselves is important. In honor of the month, Rahul Vyas, Ph.D., a Lead on Blue Yonder’s Learning & Development team, shares a follow-up to his National…
Back to School: Blue Yonder Execs Revisit Their Younger Selves
As back to school rolls around across the globe, we are celebrating National School Picture Day in the U.S., which takes place the second Thursday of September! School photos are a rite of passage, they capture our journey into adulthood. Looking at these photos gives…
DIVE In Blog Series Wins Award of Excellence
As humans, we connect through stories, sharing ourselves so others might learn from a different lens. Our DIVE In blog series does just that, it builds connection and empathy, to normalize conversation across all areas. In August 2020, we transitioned our weekly Wednesdays for Women…
Get Checked: Associate MoonWalks to Bring Awareness to Breast Cancer
National Got Checked Day takes place on Aug. 26 and aims to encourage women (and men!) to do their regular breast cancer checks. In honor of the day, Blue Yonder associate Jessica Thatcher shares her connection to breast cancer and why it’s important to get…
A Pause to the Rush of Life
Each year, National Relaxation Day takes place on Aug. 15. In honor of the day, Rahul Vyas, Ph.D., a Lead on Blue Yonder’s Learning & Development team, shares a personal poem and his insights into how you can best relax. A pause, a breath, a…
Blue Yonder Associate Organizes Youth Event – And Shares Her Own Inspirational Lesson
International Youth Day is celebrated each year on August 12 and aims to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. In honor of this day, Blue Yonder associate Avni Jain…
Veterans Bring Key Skills to the Workforce
National Hire a Veteran Day is celebrated each year on July 25 in the U.S. This year, Kristi Corbett, Director, Talent Acquisition at Blue Yonder and a member of the Associate Resource Group (ARG) Veterans of Blue Yonder, shares her insights into what strengths veterans…